This week there is certainly no shortage of water as last week’s deluge brought the rivers to well above spring high. As of Wednesday, any pools that were fishable would most likely have to be described as “fishably high”. The forecast for Wednesday overnight and into today was more rain, so a check with some… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 23, 2013
This week’s column has a definite “bright atmosphere” to it. Yes, there are bright salmon on the Northwest Miramichi, and reports of some bright trout on both the Northwest and Main Southwest Miramichi. The Striped Bass have moved from the staging area around Strawberry March in City of Miramichi up river to the spawning area… Continue Reading
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 16, 2013
Striped Bass fishing continues to be extraordinary with many catches being had. It is so nice to see so many out on the river, especially families, getting the young involved while sowing the seeds for future angling. Remember, the retention period for Stripers ended yesterday. There is consideration being given to another period of time… Continue Reading
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 9, 2013
As we move into May, the spring salmon are pretty well gone as anglers turn their attention to Striped Bass and Trout. By this time next week (May 15) lakes and ponds in the Miramichi drainage will be open. With the new bass season, anglers are reminded to keep all areas free of litter and… Continue Reading
Miramichi Fishing Report for Thursday, May 2, 2013
Anglers continue to have decent spring salmon catches, and a recreational striped bass season for the Miramichi and the Gulf Region opened on May 1 (See below for details regarding gear and retention limits). May 1 was also the opening of trout season in the Miramichi drainage for rivers, streams and brooks. However, lakes ponds… Continue Reading